Scoop: House Democrats want changes at the DCCC after $500,000 blunder in Arizona
Summary
House Democrats are asking for changes at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) after it spent over $500,000 supporting a candidate who lost a primary race in Arizona. Many Democrats want more input and less involvement by the DCCC in primary elections.Key Facts
- The DCCC spent more than $500,000 backing Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st district primary, but former state Rep. Amish Shah won.
- This is the third time this year the DCCC spent six figures supporting a candidate who did not win a Democratic primary.
- Some Democrats, including Rep. Pramila Jayapal, believe the party should stay out of Democratic primaries and let voters decide.
- Several House Democrats want a formal group to give members and caucuses more say in how DCCC money is spent.
- DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene is open to discussions, and there have been conversations with members even when disagreements occur.
- The DCCC only runs positive ads for candidates it supports and primary spending is a small part of its total budget.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will decide on the next DCCC chair, with Rep. Brad Schneider and Rep. Greg Stanton mentioned as possible candidates.
- The involvement and decision-making process of the DCCC in primaries has caused criticism within the Democratic Party.
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